Granulocyte Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF) was initially characterized as a growth factor that can support the in vitro colony formation of granulocyte-macrophage progenitors. It is produced by a number of different cell types (including activated T cells, B cells, macrophages, mast cells, endothelial cells and fibroblasts) in response to cytokine or immune and inflammatory stimuli. Besides granulocyte-macrophage progenitors, GM-CSF is also a growth factor for erythroid, megakaryocyte and eosinophil progenitors. On mature hematopoietic cells, GM-CSF is a survival factor for and activates the effectors functions of granulocytes, monocytes/macrophages and eosinophils.
Molekulargewicht:
15~19 kDa, observed by non-reducing SDS-PAGE.
Quelle:
CHO
Reinheit:
> 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE and HPLC.
Formulierung:
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
